2026 picks
3D printers under €300
Under €300 you can already get printers with auto bed leveling, 500 mm/s speeds and a print quality that cost three times as much five years ago. This list comes from our spec database, verified against each manufacturer's official spec sheets, sorted by price. What you usually give up in this range: an enclosed chamber (worse for ABS/ASA) and multi-material.
5 models · data verified against official spec sheets (sources on each page) · updated with every catalog change
Elegoo
Mars 5
153×77×150 mm
€209 Details →
Creality
Ender 3 V3 SE
220×220×250 mm
€219 Details →
Anycubic
Kobra 2
250×220×220 mm
€279 Details →
Bambu Lab
A1 Mini
180³ mm
€299 Details →
Flashforge
Adventurer 5M
220³ mm
€299 Details →
FAQ
- Which cheap 3D printer is best for beginners?
- On a tight budget, prioritize auto bed leveling and a large community: they make your first months much easier. Bambu Lab, Creality and Anycubic bed-slingers stand out in this range.
- What do you give up under €300?
- Usually an enclosed chamber (needed for ABS/ASA), multi-material systems and built-in cameras. For PLA and PETG, a printer in this range is more than enough.